Christa
Christa Banister
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Female
33 years old
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States



Last Login: 11/6/2009
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    Christa's Interests
GeneralHanging out with the most amazing husband on the planet, a nice grande, non-fat caramel macchiato from Starbucks, traveling, reading, cooking (especially Italian), writing (a no-brainer, right?), movies, magazines, shopping, watching my Packers and Will's Cowboys, power-walking
MusicMy list of favorite musicians is exhaustive one, so I'll namedrop a few...U2, Radiohead, Keane, Coldplay, Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer, Josh Rouse, Ben Folds, Nick Drake and Feist.
MoviesRoman Holiday. Gone With the Wind. Breakfast at Tiffany's. Sunset Boulevard. Amelie. Casablanca. It's a Wonderful Life. Stranger Than Fiction. Four Weddings and a Funeral. Two Weeks' Notice. Elizabethtown. Almost Famous and many, many more.
TelevisionLOST, The Office, Project Runway, Everyday Italian, Barefoot Contessa, The Next Food Network star and re-reuns of "Friends," "Gilmore Girls," "Alias" and "Felicity."
Books

The Bible (particularly Psalms and Phillipians).

The Ragamuffin Gospel.

A Moveable Feast.

The Year of Living Biblically.

U2: At the End of the World.

A smattering of chick lit that includes everyone from Jane Austen to Sophie Kinsella to Nicholas Sparks.


     Christa's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Ladysmith, Wis.
Religion:Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:Capricorn
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Children:Someday
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Freelance Writer/Author

   Christa's Schools
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Journalism
Minor: Broadcasting/Bible
 

1994 to 1998
Ladysmith Hi
Ladysmith, WI
Graduated: 1994
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Getting out of dodge
 

1990 to 1994

   Christa's Companies
Will & Christa Publishing
Saint Paul, Minnesota US
C.E.O, Freelance Writer/Editor/Blogger, Idea Girl

August 2005-present



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   Christa's Blurbs
About me:
Well, my hubby and I picked just about one of the coldest places to live, save for Antarctica or the North Pole, but we like it here most of the time.

These days, we're both of the insanely busy schedule persuasion between writing and working at Wells Fargo and all that entails (him) and freelance writing (me). And when I'm not reviewing music, movies or books, writing artist bios or a a feature on whatever my editors at Crosswalk.com, CCM Magazine, BurnLounge, Collegiate, Christian Single and more ask for, I've written a couple of novels in my spare time (what's that?). My debut, Around the World in 80 Dates, released in October 2007 and the sequel, Blessed Are the Meddlers hit store shelves in August 2008, so stay tuned for all the latest.
Who I'd like to meet:
Like everyone else, I wouldn't mind meeting Bono. Hugh Grant and Paul McCartney wouldn't be so bad, either. And I would LOVE to make a 30-minute meal with Rachael Ray. Yeah, I'm a dork.


You Belong in London
A little old fashioned, and a little modern.
A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock.
A unique soul like you needs a city that offers everything.
No wonder you and London will get along so well.


My Space or Yours? Myspace Layouts and more at myspaceoryours.net!


   Christa's Calendar ( View All )
Nov 9 2009 7:00P
Speaking Engagement @ Minnesota Christian Writer’s Guild
Dec 5 2009 1:00P
Book Signing in Rochester, MN @ Christian Book & Gift Shop

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 Starbucks 


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 Tooth & Nail 


 Beatles Forever 





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Blackwater James

Blackwater James



Nov 7 2009 4:00 PM



Kelly Chapman

Kelly Chapman



Oct 16 2009 6:33 PM

Hi Christa! Thank you for accepting my friend request.
Wishing you all the best!
Kelly
Sarah Ockler, Author of TWENTY BOY SUMMER

Sarah Ockler



Mar 15 2009 12:47 AM

Hi Christa - thanks for your friendship.
Cool page layout BTW - I love Starry Night! :-)
The Molas

The Molas



Mar 11 2009 9:45 PM

Thanks for the friendship. Check out our cool slideshow of some of our favorites, too.
Lynne

Lynne



Feb 19 2009 1:33 AM

Hey Christa, How are you? All is going good here, my job is excellent. Its actually only for 12-18 months, then they move to Oklahoma City, so we can either trans there (if all is in good standing) or trns to Claims. I may make the move, but don't know yet, I would miss the mountains too much. But on the otherhand I would still have a job, so its up in the air. Our weather here is nice, no snow on the ground, its like summer. I love it. Let me know when your here, we can meet up.
Lynne

Lynne



Jan 26 2009 12:33 AM

We definately need to get together next time your here. I will let you know whats going on at that time.
I know what you mean about cold, can't wait for summer!
Wendy Nelson Tokunaga

Wendy Tokunaga



Dec 15 2008 3:48 PM

Christa, thanks for being a tomodachi (friend)! And may you always continue to get triple word scores.
Tori Carrington aka Lori & Tony Karayianni

Tori Carrington



Dec 8 2008 11:08 PM

We're happy to call you friend, Christa. Wishing you a magical Holiday Season!
Cheers,
L&T :> ;>
Kevin Steinman

Kevin Steinman



Dec 6 2008 9:51 PM

Christa,

Wanted to announce a couple all ages shows that I'd like to invite you to!

Sat., Dec. 6: (TODAY!) 318 Cafe in Excelsior, 8pm, opening for Jenny Dalton

Mon., Dec. 8: Acadia Cafe in Mpls with Mighty Fairly, Toys for Tots show - $10 cover, or bring a toy to donate!

Hope to see you at one or both of the shows!

Peace,
Kevin
South Pawl Records

South Pawl Records



Dec 3 2008 4:34 AM

Hey thanks a lot for being our friend.

Hey this is “The Mattrix” and I am the president of South Pawl Records. I want to personally thank you for being our friend. As we gear up to release over 12 CD’s in 2009, I know that we will be nothing without your friendship and support.

Our first release is Joey Witham’s –The Great Homesickness on March 17, 2009. But after that we will be releasing a very cool so cal punk group, a happy core band and a singer from Arizona that can bring the house down when she sings.

If you would like to get involved in passing out CD’s, Stickers, & T-Shirts to your friends, then I invite you to head over to SouthPawlRecords. com and click on “street team”, or you can always just head over to cm1stop. net to get your very own South Pawl Records gear.

Thank you once again for your friendship and support of South Pawl Records!

One Truth,
Mattrix
President of South Pawl Records/MMG, inc.
Lori

Lori Sabin



Nov 30 2008 2:23 AM

mmm, jane austen! sounds like my kind of day!!!
Elizabeth South

Elizabeth South



Nov 17 2008 6:49 PM

Thank you so much for the add. I would like to let you know that my first CD called “Have Faith” has finally been released and is now available at www. cdbaby. com/elizabethsouth and iTunes. Also, if you get a chance, check out my new profile page (with videos on the right side) and my new Website. Stop by any time and leave me a comment.

Buy the CD
ELIZABETH SOUTH: Have Faith
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Lori

Lori Sabin



Nov 11 2008 5:41 PM

hello! i love your new page, by the way! muy fun.

have a glorious day.
Heart Pharmacy

Heart Pharmacy



Nov 9 2008 8:24 PM

Hi it's Ali from Heart Pharmacy

Just wanted to remind you that you can listen to my new full length acoustic/indie album.

on my myspace page or on iTunes

Thanks!!!!
-Ali-
Heart Pharmacy
Mysticmoon

Mysticmoon



Oct 28 2008 1:23 PM

I am so looking forward to some fall weather. I love snow and miss it so much. Payton is going to be Tinkerbell, kids get so excited on holidays. Anyways, take care and I will talk to you soon.
Mysticmoon

Mysticmoon



Oct 27 2008 2:46 AM

Just wanted to say hi. Hope life is treating you good. Katie took some fall pics of it out there and it is so pretty. We are still roasting out here, we are still in the 90's. I am getting sick of it though and looking forward to the cooler weather.
Paul Poulton Project

Paul Poulton Project



Oct 2 2008 12:55 PM

Hi Christa

We hope the winter is not too cold for you over there.

Thanks for being friends.

We like to give our friends little tips, so here's one for you.

Never stop to tie your shoe lace in a revolving door.

We hope that's helpful.
TM4A

TM4A



Oct 1 2008 10:46 PM

Thanks You for adding us as a friend. Please check out our website at http://TM4A. org to find out how you can get involved.

God Bless You,
-The TM4A Team
Lori

Lori Sabin



Sep 5 2008 4:19 PM

great job today~ you said everything just right!
Aaron and Andrew

Aaron and Andrew



Sep 4 2008 5:47 PM

Lori

Lori Sabin



Sep 2 2008 11:10 PM

you won't believe what came in the mail today~ not one, but TWO christa banister novels!
i'm so proud of you and i don't even know you yet!!! :)
haven't been able to put it down...well, except to write you and TELL you that i can't put it down. so fun.
Lori

Lori Sabin



Sep 2 2008 11:48 AM

Day after tomorrow...I'll be the one with the yellow rose, orange shirt, and my hair will have a rainbow bandana around the ponytail.

:) Looking forward to seeing you Thursday!
♥Diana♥

♥Diana♥



Aug 28 2008 7:02 PM

It was fun being there and getting to chat. I ended up going to the land of Walmart... it was great.

Everything here is going fantabulous! I leave to head back on Sept 16th but, my last day of work is the 5th. You should stop by and say hui *hint, hint* :)

Have an AMAZING day!!
♥Diana♥

♥Diana♥



Aug 13 2008 3:14 PM

Sweet! I will totally be there! Wait it's in Maple Grove right? My goodness my memory sucks these days... :)
♥Diana♥

♥Diana♥



Aug 12 2008 3:56 PM

YEAH New baby!! They are so much fun! Hopefully the trip was long enough.
I am totally there!! I can't wait! What time does it start and go till?
Talk to you soon!!
Diana :)
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